Sometimes, being understanding is draining because you have to invalidate your own feelings just to understand theirs. You stay quiet even when you're hurt. You try to be patient, calm, and mature because you don't want to make things worse. You keep making excuses for their actions while your own feelings slowly get ignored. And after a while, it becomes exhausting always trying to see things from their side while no one tries to see yours. Being understanding is beautiful, but it should never mean forgetting yourself. Your feelings matter too. You deserve the same patience, care, and understanding that you give to other people. Love and kindness should go both ways, not just one person always carrying the weight of understanding everything alone.